Amazon has an amazing deal of $9.99 for volume 2 of the Halo 4 Original Soundtrack. That’s a whopping 20 tracks folks!
My wife was kind enough to get this for me and I’m listening to it while posting this.
I highly recommend getting this. Some really good music here, especially some rather ethereal sounds.
-Sal
Three new items have been added to the Avatar Marketplace that are Halo related. First up is the Mantis, then Ghost, and finally the Didact’s Cryptum. Also, recently added are, the Didact’s armor and Commander Palmer’s armor for your avatar, as well as a Prop Roland with display console.
All rang in price from 240-320MSP. You can find these and MANY more by clicking the pic above, or going to the Avatar Marketplace on XBOX and looking up Halo 4. While you’re at it, there are plenty of Avatar things from previous Halo games to peruse and/or buy.
I WANT that Mantis and Ghost! And wow, I’d love to get that Didact Armor for my avatar.
-Sal
Adding just a smidge of scientific reference to your CSR, here is my “Periodic table of Competitive Skill Ranks.”
Just having a little fun here folks. Please no hate mail for the “noob” and/or “try hard” references.
(Please if you repost this article and or graphic to another website, give me credit as “By Sal Salerno of HaloFanForLife.com“)
-Sal
I’ve had the good fortune and fun to had done 10 podcasts with POD Dust Storm of Podtacular.com regarding the episodes of Spartan Ops.
Starting this week and continuing for the next 10 weeks, HaloWaypoint will be rereleasing these podcasts on the main page for you to enjoy.
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to these podcast yet, PLEASE give yourself that opportunity. Not only did we have fun making them, I believe the information within each podcast can be of great help to you, especially if you’ve never played Spartan Ops, or haven’t finished it.
You can go here to
If you dont’ want to download it, but still listen to it, you can go to Podtacular’s page.
Let me know if you’ve listened to any of the podcasts. Did you enjoy them?
-Sal
Per Gameinformer.com
The topic of microtransactions is a hot one, and Halo 4 executive producer Dan Ayoub says that his team has had their eye on them. Citing the success of Gears of War’s cosmetic skins, Ayoub told Digital Spy that, “Halo certainly has the potential for those kinds of things.”
Microtransactions have been in the news recently, with EA making waves after telling Morgan Stanley conference attendees that all of their upcoming games would include them. This statement was later clarified, but it shined a light on growing discontent with the practice when incorporated in full-priced titles. The nickel-and-dime approach tempered enthusiasm for a number of Dead Space devotees, since the third entry in the franchise ramped up their inclusion.
Were Halo to incorporate small, cosmetic items in the way that Gears of War does, there would be no impact on game play (other than that one glowing guy making himself a target on the battlefield). Provided there are no perks, more powerful weapons, or ability unlocks that disrupt matchmaking, it’s hard to argue with microtransactions. While Ayoub is otherwise quiet on the subject, don’t be surprised if that flaming helmet you love will cost you in the next Halo title.
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UGH, I REALLY hope Halo doesn’t go this route. I know they want to emulate other franchises formulas. The REAL problem is though, that this takes the franchise further and further away from what Halo IS. We play plenty enough for the game, DLC, XBOX Gold memberships. We’ve been able to unlock extras through gameplay. Making them micro transactions that we have to PAY for? Sorry, that’s greedy. I don’t care how “affordable” these micro transactions are. The point is, extras haven’t cost us before. Though it did start in Halo 4 with exclusive game content via retailors.
Please 343, stop the bleeding here. Show your fans that you won’t cave to other franchises. You made more than 200 MILLION on Halo 4. Micro transactions are NOT needed.
/Rant.
-Sal
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Have you had an opportunity to see the comic books/graphic novel I created from the Spartan Ops CG series? If not, PLEASE take a look. The following link will take you to the Spartan Ops section of my blog where you can find all the comics and most recently a link to download the complete series as a compiled graphic novel.
As well, I’ve been a guest host for podcasts with “Podtacular” another popular fan site. podtacular.com
There we’ve discussed each CG episode and it’s corresponding 5 mission chapters. As we progressed with the story doing a podcast per episode, the discussions got longer. This due in part to the added details of the story and the new spaces to game in with the later chapters. As well, we both became far more acquainted with Spartan Ops and had so much more to talk about with regards to how it crossed the bridge between the game, novels, and other story telling outlets.
-Sal
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Woot, I had a blast earlier messing around in forge with the Castle maps.
While on Daybreak, I snapped these two screenshots (in theater mode). (click to make bigger)
That Darter is freakin’ AWESOME! I hope Mega Bloks makes this a set and/or McFarlane a Micro Ops set.
In the meantime, the view out towards the planet’s star is nearly breathtaking.
-Sal
Jen Taylor was spotted at 343 today. Want proof?
So this begs the question…why? Hmm, doign voice-overs for Spartan Ops season two perhaps???
-Sal
This second trivia contest questions is for the Elite “Junior” set from Fatheads.
There are three NAMED Elites in Halo 4’s Spartan Ops. What are their names?
Remember, you have to be registered on the blog and reply on the blog to have an eligible answer.
Don’t forget folks that coming April 13, I’ll have a 30% off code good for all Halo Fathead products. So even if you dont’ win this one, it can still be yours and for a great discount!
-Sal
So you want to know the code for the Castle Map Pack? Here ya go!!!
This awards you XP, but better a great gallery of Castle Map concept art. Can’t view it via Waypoint? I could you covered there too!
-Sal